UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria believes his upcoming opponents, including Max Holloway, need extra protection to deal with his power.
Topuria will make his first featherweight title defense at UFC 308 against Holloway. He returns to the Octagon after finishing Alexander Volkanovski for the belt at UFC 298 in February.
Topuria, after winning the UFC title, has supreme confidence in his abilities. He’ll face a tough test against the former champion Holloway, who is riding high after his UFC 300 knockout.
Holloway has never been knocked out during his legendary MMA career. In addition to defending the belt, Topuria wants to change that narrative at UFC 308.
Ilia Topuria cautions Max Holloway ahead of UFC 308
Topuria gave a glowing update on his UFC 308 preparation at a recent press conference.
“Better than ever,” Topuria said. “I really wouldn’t want to be in someone else’s shoes, believe me. I’ve prepared very, very hard. I’m at that point where I think that right now in my weight class, a good …
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